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SF Giants coach details challenges she’s faced during pregnancy

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:00 GMT

San Francisco Giants assistant coach Alyssa Nakken said she has felt nothing but love and support from everyone in the organization since she revealed to them earlier this summer that she and her husband were expecting their first child in February.But Nakken has also experienced some mental and physical health challenges since her pregnancy began.Nakken was too ill to join the Giants on a 10-day road trip last month through Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Washington, and Detroit and told the San Francisco Chronicle on Wednesday that she experienced some gloomy times while being away from the team.“To be completely honest, there were some dark moments, for sure, because I love being active and on the field and around this team day in and day out, and there was a good stretch of time where I just couldn’t get out of bed,” Nakken told the Chronicle’s Susan Slusser. “I couldn’t really move. I couldn’t keep anything down and I just felt extremely weak.”Nakken said she stayed at her mom’s home i...

Warriors schedule release: Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 season

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:00 GMT

The NBA schedulemakers have ensured there will be plenty of drama to start the Warriors’ 2023-24 season.The Warriors will open their season Oct. 24 against the Phoenix Suns before heading on the road — where Golden State notably struggled last season — for three games and seven of the next eight. But back to the drama-packed matchup of two teams poised to be among the Western Conference’s best.There will be plenty of intrigue for the Suns-Warriors matchup on TNT’s Opening Night, from Kevin Durant potentially playing his first game in front of Warriors fans since he left in the summer of 2019 to new Warrior Chris Paul (that’s still weird to write) playing his former team that dealt him this summer to Washington for Bradley Beal. And could Klay Thompson and Devin Booker get into another barking match?An answer to one of the biggest storylines heading into training could be answered on that night, too: Will Paul come off the bench for the first time ...

Thunderstorms over Bay Area’s Diablo Range mountains possible as moist air continues to circulate

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:00 GMT

What many in the Bay Area may have hoped would be a brief tangle with steamy, muggy air has lingered longer than  National Weather Service forecasters expected.Now residents and meteorologists are bracing for the moisture-filled air to deliver its most potent weather so far — in the form of lightning and thunder.The weather service issued a severe weather outlook for Thursday afternoon in Bay Area mountains along the Diablo Range. Thunderstorms will be possible through the early evening and could bring areas of heavy rainfall, small hail, lightning and rural flooding.The area covers the mountain range from Coalinga to Santa Rosa.“We’ve got that lingering upper-level moisture, and we have that daytime heating,” NWS meteorologist Matt Mehle said. “That’s what is allowing for the thunderstorms to develop.”It also was expected to bring muggy conditions into Thursday night, he said. The temperature Thursday in Brentwood was expected to peak at 98, whil...

Two students hospitalized after stabbing at James Lick High in San Jose

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:00 GMT

(KRON) -- Officers are responding to a stabbing that involved two students at James Lick High School in San Jose, according to the San Jose Police Department. The unknown suspect, or suspects, fled the scene before police arrived. Antioch police officers arrested by FBI, mayor says The two students, both described as juveniles, were transported to the hospital. Each had at least one stab wound. Police are investigating. The school is currently on lockdown and police are advising people to avoid the area.SJPD said it is coordinating with school district officials.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Connecticut official continues mayoral campaign despite facing charges in Jan. 6 case

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:00 GMT

DERBY, Connecticut (AP) — A Connecticut alderman and mayoral candidate is pressing ahead with his campaign after being charged this week by federal prosecutors with illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.Gino DiGiovanni Jr. was arraigned Tuesday on four federal misdemeanor charges, including entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds. He was not an alderman for the city of Derby at the time.“I think the evidence that will be presented will show that I am innocent,” DiGiovanni, 42, told reporters outside U.S. District Court in New Haven. Hours later on his Facebook page, the candidate posted photos of him campaigning door to door. He wrote, “After a long day I’m still here for Derby. I will continue to put my heart and soul into this city.”DiGiovanni, a first-term alderman, is challenging three-term Mayor and fellow Republican Richard Dziekan. DiGiovanni was recently endorsed by the local Republican town committee. Dziekan did not seek its...

Sports on TV for Friday, August 18

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:00 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsFriday, August 18AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL5:30 a.m.FS2 — AFL: Brisbane at Collingwood12 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 — AFL: Carlton at Gold Coast5 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 — AFL: Geelong at St. KildaAUTO RACING6 p.m.FS1 — NASCAR ARCA Menards Series: The General Tire 100 At The Glen, Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y.8 p.m.FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, Minn. (Taped)FIBA BASKETBALL (MEN’S)12 p.m.FS1 — Exhibition: U.S. vs. Greece, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesGOLF8 a.m.GOLF — DP World/LPGA Tour: The ISPS Handa World Invitational, Second Round, Galgorm Castle Golf Club/Castlerock Golf Club, Antrim, Northern Ireland2 p.m.GOLF — PGA Tour: The BMW Championship, Second Round, Olympia Fields North Course, Olympia Fields, Ill.6 p.m.GOLF — USGA U.S Men’s Amateur: Quarterfinals, The Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus, N.J.9 p.m.GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: The Shaw Charity Classic, First Round, Canyon Mea...

2023 Little League World Series Glance

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:00 GMT

At Williamsport, Pa.All Times EDTUNITED STATESGREAT LAKES REGION, New Albany, Ohio; METRO REGION, Smithfield, R.I.; MID-ATLANTIC REGION, Media, Pa.; MIDWEST REGION, Fargo, N.D.; MOUNTAIN REGION, Henderson, Nev.; NEW ENGLAND REGION, Gray, Maine; NORTHWEST REGION, Seattle, Wash.; SOUTHEAST REGION, Nolensville, Tenn.; SOUTHWEST REGION, Needville, Texas; WEST REGION, El Segundo, Calif.INTERNATIONALASIA-PACIFIC REGION, Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei; AUSTRALIA REGION, Sydney, Australia; CANADA REGION, Regina, Saskatchewan; CARIBBEAN REGION, Willemstad, Curaçao; CUBA REGION, Bayamo, Cuba; EUROPE-AFRICA REGION, Brno, Czech Republic; JAPAN REGION, Tokyo, Japan; LATIN AMERICA REGION, Maracaibo, Venezuela; MEXICO REGION, Tijuana, Mexico; PANAMA REGION, Santiago de Veraguas, PanamaDouble EliminationWednesday, Aug. 16Game 1: Santiago de Veraguas (Panama) 4, Brno (Czech Republic) 0Game 2: Smithfield (R.I.) 3, Henderson (Nev.) 1Game 3: Tokyo (Japan) 1, Bayamo (Cuba) 0Game 4: Needville (Texas) 2, Media (...

Union Berlin brings former Germany forward Kevin Volland back to Bundesliga from Monaco

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:00 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin signed former Germany forward Kevin Volland from French league club Monaco on Thursday, further bolstering its attack ahead of its first Champions League participation.The Bundesliga team did not disclose the length of Volland’s contract nor divulge the transfer fee for a player who scored 77 goals in 247 Bundesliga games for Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen before he joined Monaco in 2020.“I practically grew up in the Bundesliga and never lost sight of it,” the 31-year-old Volland said. “I’m delighted that I’m now getting another chance to play at the highest level here at Union. The club and the team have a lot planned for the coming period, and I want to do my best to play my part.”Volland scored 50 goals and set up 32 more in 148 games over four seasons for Leverkusen, including the Champions League and Europa League, then 34 in 105 games for Monaco. He scored one goal in 15 appearances for Germany.“He has proven his qualities in front of goal both nati...

Condenan a casi 22 años de prisión a mujer que quiso envenenar a Trump

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:00 GMT

WASHINGTON DC – Una mujer francocanadiense fue condenada este jueves a casi 22 años de prisión por haber enviado en septiembre de 2020 una carta envenenada con ricina al entonces presidente Donald Trump, indicó el Departamento de Justicia.Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier, de 55 años, mandó igualmente ese tipo de cartas a ocho policías de Texas.La mujer, condenada a 262 meses de prisión, se había declarado culpable el pasado 25 de enero en los dos casos abiertos al respecto. El primero estaba en manos del Distrito de Columbia, en el que se encuentra Washington DC, y el segundo en Texas.Ferrier admitió haber elaborado la ricina en su domicilio de Canadá. Así sería la posible entrega de Trump en una cárcel de Georgia Así llamaba Trump a López Obrador, según un exfuncionario mexicano Ese veneno se prepara a partir de las semillas de la planta de ricino y si se ingiere puede provocar náuseas, vómitos, hemorragia interna del estóm...

Man arrested in gravesite vandalism connected to fatal 2021 New Year’s crash

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:00 GMT

Miami Police have apprehended a suspect who, they said, was responsible for vandalizing the gravesite of two people killed in West Miami-Dade on New Year’s Day in 2021.The vandalism occurred at the Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North Cemetery, located at 3260 SW 8th St., back in June. According to police, 26-year-old Brian Rodriguez is responsible for recording himself on video spray-painting and maliciously destroying a tombstone belonging to victims who lost their lives due to a drunk driving incident on Jan. 1, 2021, along West 79th Street and West Flagler Street.Rodriguez was located and taken into custody on Thursday. Police did not disclose the charges Rodriguez is facing. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.